Film

The Line

2023 · 1h 41m · Drama

IMDb

6.0

Rotten Tomatoes

60%

Metacritic

60

Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Christina

Stéphanie Blanchoud

Margaret

Benjamin Biolay

Julien

Dali Benssalah

Hervé

Elli Spagnolo

Marion

India Hair

Louise

Eric Ruf

Serge

Thomas Wiesel

Claudio

Jean-François Stévenin

Fisherman

Louis Gence

Youri

• Ursula MeierDirector · Writer
• Stéphanie BlanchoudWriter
• Pauline GygaxProducer
• Max KarliProducer
• Agnès GodardDirector of Photography
• Benjamin BiolayOriginal Music Composer
• Nelly QuettierEditor

Release date

January 11, 2023

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

1h 41m

Rated

12

Budget

$5,600,000

Genres

Drama